On a balmy Saturday, June 10, 1905, the annual golf tournament at the Wilmington Country Club was marred by controversy when Ernest Smith, a top contender, was found to have engaged in a high-stakes wagering scheme with fellow competitor R. C. James. As the tournament played out, whispers of Smith’s illicit activities spread among the spectators.
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Key Facts
- State: Delaware
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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